NHTSA Recall 08V433000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V433000; Date: Aug. 26, 2008
Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Tiffin Allegro
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle
Manufactured by: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Affected Units:: 3,539
Recall Summary:
Tiffin is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
How to Fix:
Tiffin is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall is expected to begin during October 2008. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
Recall Notes:
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 3, 2008
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